CLIENT
PROGRAMMING
The
client for Retro Robot was programmed using Visual C++ using DirectX
8.1 and Windows Sockets for networking. Below is a comparison chart
of the different programming languages considered for the client.
For Retro Robot, we wanted a solid graphics subsystem, good networking
ability using sockets, sound mixing abilities, and ability to run
as a standalone application. Furthermore, given the short nature of
the project timeline, it was very important for us to use a programming
language that we were already familiar with. |
|
C++ |
JAVA |
Flash MX |
Director MX |
|
|
Graphics |
Good | Okay | Good | Good |
| Networking | Good | Good | Poor | Okay |
| Sound | Good | Okay | Good | Good |
| Standalone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
ARPE
is a project group at the Carnegie Mellon University Entertainment Technology Center. |